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I say TAD! I would do anything to speed up the length of braces. This agonizing pain is killing me

I understand how you feel about not being told beforehand that you had to remove your teeth, as the exact thing had happened to me. I ended up having to remove 8 teeth in total. I, too, have a very thin face and honestly, I do think my cheekbones had became more prominent and I now look a little old...

Hi everyone So I had Damon braces for little over 2 years now and had been wearing elastic bands since 2 years ago. I have been quite good with wearing my elastics constantly and two days ago, my orthodontist had asked me to stop wearing elastics for a while. I find this absurd as I have heard many ...

I was quoted 24months and it has been 31 months and they are not coming off anytime soon. It is really frustrating as I feel like I got lied to. I have heard of cases where patients have their braces treatment extended to an extra 6months all so, but a year is just too much. If he initially told me ...

You teeth look amazing! =)

I love adjustments! I get super excited as each adjustments brings me closer to the debracing day!!

From your post, your orthodontist seems to be really rough on you. My adjustments are quite quick and I don't really feel any discomfort.

I get mine adjusted every 8 weeks. It has been 8months now since I first got my braces. Traditional braces may require more adjustments, hence patients may need to get their braces tightened more frequently. Self-ligating braces such as Ovation C or Damons require less adjustments and therefore pati...

Grin at everyone!!

Your elastics are doing its thing. I love it when my teeth are a little sore because I know it means movement.

@Spurfy

Wow your extraction gaps closed within 6 months! I had my braces and extractions 8 months ago and they have only closed halfway. Booo..

Aww don't worry. Braces won't affect kissing. My boyfriend tells me he can't feel my braces when he kisses me.

Just remember to be confident and don't stop smiling!

It is very tempting to wear double elastics (I know because, to be honest, I thought about it too) but it is never a good idea.

It may move your teeth faster but not in a good way. Your orthodontist has specifically calculated how much pressure and force your teeth can take.

I asked my orthodontist if I could remove the coil spring because it cuts my lip often. Not cool!

He removed them for me as my teeth has made good progress. I have never been happier!!

Hey just bumping the thread.

My orthodontist recommend me to get Micro screws to fix my overbite. However, I am a student and concerned whether or not if it will cost extra to get micro screws?

I appreciate all help. Thanks in advance!

congrats!!! your smile looks great!

aww.. I'm gonna miss reading your story..